a common western classical ensemble consisting of two violins, a viola and a cello

how many layers of music are playing and how they fit together

a second melody that plays at the same time as the main melody

a texture in which there is a clear melody and separate accompanying lines

Which instrument is playing the countermelody?

British English CC

listen to the melody and countermelody only

compare these countermelodies ex. 1

compare these countermelodies ex. 2

we can use some of these moments

pitch range of countermelody ex. 1

pitch range of countermelody ex. 2

sustained harmony

countermelody based around those notes

adapted rhythms

writing a countermelody - video 1

writing a countermelody - video 2

countermelody rhythm

task A feedback audio

How is the texture different? Ex. 1

How is the texture different? Ex. 2

viola accompaniment

using faster, repeated notes

including more rests

cello part normal octave

cello part lower octave

developing the rhythm of the accompaniment

adjusting the octave of the cello part

Developing an ensemble composition

Music

Using chord vi and using the bass harmonically

Composing effective melodies

Creating a 16-bar melody

Arranging for an ensemble

Fundamentals of composition: extended

A __________ is a second melody that plays at the same time as the main one.

they should sound similar to the main melody

they should contrast with the main melody

they should play their complex parts at the same time as the main melody

they should play their complex parts during spaces in the main melody

Which two of these statements are true about countermelodies?

In a countermelody, which of the following could contrast with the main melody? (Choose all that apply)

The easiest way to develop the pitch of the cello part is to what?

you should always develop a texture by making it thicker

you should always develop a texture by making it thinner

texture can be developed by making it thinner or thicker

texture should only be changed one part at a time

Which statement about developing texture is true?

Which notes should be played in every bar?

the spread of different pitches it can play

the different types of articulation it can play

A string __________ consists of two violins, a viola and a cello.

The bass part in a string quartet is normally played by which instrument?

Which two instruments typically play the harmony in a string quartet?

The __________ typically plays the lower of the two harmony parts.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Developing an ensemble composition

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.